Our Tree Topper

Do you see our pretty Christmas tree? Can you see what the topper is?

Here's a close-up view...it's a pheasant feather from the bird Roger shot while hunting!

New House Siding

Roger began changing the siding on our house. The first picture shows the old vertical white siding. The second pic shows the new horizontal siding. The third pic shows both sidings--I just love the look of the new. The porch area is all he will probably get completed until spring, but it's a great start. The new siding is not painted, but it is actually the neutral tan color we are considering painting the house, so I think our house is going to look fabulous!

Space Derby

Tonight at the Cub Scout pack meeting, they had the space derby. This is the first time they've had this, and it was pretty fun. The scouts made rockets that ran with wound up rubber bands. Evan raced against 3 other Webelos, and came in second. Only those who came in first got to continue. His rocket was painted gold and black--New Orleans Saints football colors--not sure why he chose that considering we are a household that roots for the Broncos.

 Evan's rocket is the one closest to you--can you see what a close race it was between 1st and 2nd place?

Yea Lauren!

Last week at our homeschool YMCA class, I was watching Lauren during her swimming lessons and am so happy I snapped this picture. She went down the slide a couple of times on her instructor's lap, and when they got to the bottom, she would plug her nose and the instructor would dunk her under the water and pull her back out. All of this is a huge swimming milestone for Lauren. It is so exciting when you get to see your kids grow in an area they are struggling with!